All articles tagged with #foul trouble
The Spurs narrowly lost to the Lakers 118-116 in a game marked by foul troubles for Victor Wembanyama and key contributions from returning players like Jeremy Sochan and Lindy Waters III. Despite multiple fouls and players fouling out, the Spurs nearly forced an overtime but ultimately fell short, highlighting their resilience and areas for improvement, especially in rebounding and defensive discipline.
The CU Buffs suffered an 89-68 loss to Iowa in the Sweet 16, with questionable foul calls and foul trouble contributing to their defeat. A controversial offensive foul call on Jaylyn Sherrod and Iowa's ability to capitalize on layups and draw fouls put the Buffs at a disadvantage, ultimately leading to their elimination from the NCAA Tournament.
The 3-seed NC State Wolfpack overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the 2-seed Stanford Cardinal 77-67 in the women's NCAA tournament Sweet 16, as foul trouble, including the early exit of presumptive 2024 WNBA lottery pick Cameron Brink, plagued Stanford in the second half. NC State's guard play, led by Aziaha James with 29 points, fueled the comeback, securing their second Elite Eight appearance in three years and defying preseason expectations after losing four starters from last year's team.
IU women's basketball made a valiant comeback from a 22-point deficit against No. 1 seed South Carolina in the Sweet 16 but ultimately fell short, losing 79-75. Sydney Parrish scored 21 points, and Mackenzie Holmes added 12 in her final game as a Hoosier. Foul trouble and a revamped gameplan affected IU's performance, but the team's resilient effort in the second half showcased their determination.
Nebraska basketball suffered a 98-87 loss to Illinois in the Big Ten semifinals, with Terrence Shannon Jr. proving to be a challenging matchup, scoring 40 points and setting a record for a single Big Ten tournament game. Foul trouble plagued Nebraska, thinning out the team and pointing to Illinois' physical dominance. The Huskers had to improvise due to missing players and foul trouble, resulting in an odd lineup that briefly stretched their lead.
The Wisconsin Badgers suffered a 78-70 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers, leading to their exclusion from the top four in the Big Ten standings and a subsequent absence of a double-bye in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. The game highlighted the Badgers' struggles with three-point shooting and foul trouble, ultimately contributing to their season's disappointing finish.
Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson criticized Malik Reneau's performance as "awful" after fouling out in a game against Northwestern, emphasizing the team's need for him on the court. Reneau has fouled out four times in the last six games, contributing to the team's 76-72 loss, and his inconsistency in scoring and foul trouble has been a concern for the coach.
The Alabama Crimson Tide suffered another heartbreaking loss, falling 85-82 to the Creighton Bluejays. Despite strong performances from players like Mark Sears and Nick Pringle, foul trouble and cold shooting hindered Alabama's chances of victory. The Tide now face the challenge of playing the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats in their next game.